Ancus and Puerto Montt met in the LNB on Friday evening, and the visitors made no mistake, winning 88-66. Ancus started brightly, but Puerto Montt gradually took control and never looked back. By the time the fourth quarter arrived, the game was already settled.
And here's the thing — Ancus were in control for a spell, but their shooting dropped when it mattered. Puerto Montt found their range from distance and punished the sloppy defence. The visitors clawed their way to a comfortable margin without ever being tested.
To be fair, the statistics tell the same story. Puerto Montt hit 36 field goals compared to Ancus's 22, and they were sharper from three-point range with 10 made shots against 8. The rebounding was decisive too — 50 to 40 — while Ancus coughed up 16 turnovers that gave their opponents extra possessions.
Ancus had been on a decent run before this match, winning three of their last four games. They beat Navierra Ulloa 82-71 and CD Puerto Varas 86-82, and they pushed Spanish Osorno to the wire in a 91-92 loss. That run ended on their own court, and the margin was harsh.
Puerto Montt's recent form was mixed — they won against Osorno and Puerto Varas but lost to Valdivia and Navierra Ulloa. Both sides now sit on identical records after 12 games, four wins and eight losses each. The gap in quality on the night was clear enough to separate them.